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Woodlice produce eggs in spring and these are retained inside the female’s body until they hatch. The newly hatched woodlice, known as mancas, are kept in a brood pouch on the underside of the female for a few days before they disperse.The mancasare similar in appearance to the adults and they shed their outer shells on a number of occasions as they grow bigger. They become adults by late summer and overwinter before reproducing in their second year. The average lifespan of a woodlouse is 2 years — although some can live up to 4 years in ideal conditions. They can cause superficial damage to wooden objects — including pieces of furniture, wooden floors, beams etc. — and will congregate in dark, damp areas of the home. In the garden, woodlice will feed on decaying leaves and the like; they won’t cause much harm or distress to healthy plants, and will actually be helping you out by removing detritus from window boxes and bedding areas.

Woodlice, also known as pill bugs are harmless pests. They come in a variety of species in the UK but the most common one is an oval-shaped crustacean. They are easy to identify due to their distinctive horizontal ridges and brown / grey coloured exterior. Woodlice can come into houses from gardens but are unlikely to survive for long indoors unless they can find a damp place to shelter Although they may nibble a few seedlings, they are not at all destructive to garden plants and perform the essential function of eating decaying or dead plant matter, and also (usefully if you have a dog!) animal dung." Read More Related Articles During the day, woodlice hide in dark damp places so they are often found under logs, stones and flower pots. At night they move around in search of food, which is mainly rotting plant material.It can be argued their presence in the garden is probably more beneficial than harmful. However a woodlice infestation indoors can cause significant damage to wooden objects including furniture, wooden floors and more. What do Woodlice eat?

Woodlice in the house is usually caused by an overflowing garden that builds up around the perimeter of your home. Many commonly overlooked insects are actually important nutrient-recyclers in the habitats they live in. Woodlice are fascinating insects and when it comes to finding out what they eat, their name speaks for itself.James explained: "As the weather gets warmer and drier, woodlice look for damp places to hide out of the sun and can end up in your house.